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24 www.guestlist.net 6 TRAVEL Issue 44 / 2012 FIVE REASONS TO VISIT PARIS CULTURE Most people avoid the Louvre because it takes about 300 years off your life, but it's still worth a visit to the biggest museum in the world for some of the most revered artwork in history. When it's not being stolen, the Mona here, as does work from Monet, Raphael, Caravaggio, and pretty much everyone else. And if you don't fancy the queues or the price, there's a ton of other art museums, some of which are even free. Lisa finds residence ATTRACTIONS No trip to Paris is complete without climbing the Eiffel Tower. If you must do it Parkour-style, get permission first. Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise, 'the world's most visited cemetery', is home to a number of dead celebrities - if you like that kind of thing. Composer Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Doors' frontman Jim Morrison are just three on display to feed your morbid curiosities. There are beautiful parks to kick back in and a walk along the Seine is a must. And Notre Dame can't be missed. Seriously, it's massive.. SHOPPING Seeing as it's a pretty fashionable city, you can't go to Paris and not buy anything from the many markets, boutiques and shopping districts. Whether you're looking for the latest couture or something quirky, you're bound to find it if you look hard enough. There are local secrets to hunting down bargains, such as vide- greniers the attic'). If you're prepared to have a thorough root around, chances are you will be rewarded with a relatively new pair of cheap trendy slacks whose previous owner was a Frenchman with a moustache. And what a story that would be! (literally 'emptying ADVENTURE After scaling the Eiffel Tower with your bare hands and running the length of the Louvre, what better way to relax than by cycling round Paris? Bike About Tours enable tourists to experience the lesser-known quaint side streets, the guides' favourite bakeries, and learn about the real history of this remarkable city while working off all that cheese you scoffed for lunch. If you'd rather a nice stroll there are also plenty of walking tours. One place worth a visit is the last remaining 'authentic' Charonne, quarters. Visit to Pere Lachaise, and dating back to the 12th century. It's full of scruffy cobbled streets and uninfluenced by modern technological fancy bars, weed killers. located next door Parisian advancements, restaurants and CHEESE AND WINE Seems obvious but it must be stressed that a trip to Paris is also not complete without sampling as much cheese and wine as you can handle. If a stereotypical French mime artist on an imaginary bicycle stops to offer you cheese, take it. Take all the cheese. The stinkier the better. Similarly, if you visit one of the many cafes in the city and they offer wine, drink them dry. You won't regret it. But you will leave penniless. 3 THINGS NOT TO DO! Paris is fashionable, confident, and inspiring city. But while visiting Paris it will not meet up to all of the high expectations. Yes, it's true that Paris occasionally disappoints. 1.Do not order dishes from tourist menu: In Paris, you might be fascinated by the mid-price or fancy res- 2.Do not drive: Driving in Paris is not advisable. Parking spaces are limited, traffic is taurants but make sure what you choose to eat. Beware of "tour- ist menus", since those will often skimp on the portions or offer up blander choices. dense, and erratic driving is common. So driving is both dangerous and aggravating. 3.Do not speak in any other language: Learn few common French words which will help you to interact with French people. It is not that they will be annoyed if you speak in Eng- lish but they can be more helpful and there is no harm in impressing them a bit. Have a safe trip! village,